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The First of the Few

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

A film starring Leslie Howard, David Niven
with Rosamund John

The story of aircraft-designer R.J. Mitchell whose inspired determination gave Britain World War II's most formidable fighter - the Spitfire - just in time to meet the enemy onslaught.

Contributors

Produced and directed by:
Leslie Howard
R.J. Mitchell:
Leslie Howard
Geoffrey Crisp:
David Niven
Diana Mitchell:
Rosamund John
Commander Bride:
Roland Culver
Source: Radio Times

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